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Parent-Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, October 15th
October 16th Testing Day
On Wednesday, Oct. 16th, all students will be testing from approximately 9 am – 1:00 pm. Following the respective test, students will have block lunch, and then they will proceed with an abbreviated 7 period schedule.
10th grade students will be taking the PSAT. This test is important because it will gives experience in taking timed college entrance exams and will give you a projected SAT score. From that score students can determine the skills improvement needed before taking the SAT. Calculators are allowed but will not be provided. Since this is a College Board exam, mechanical pencils are not allowed. Students must be on time as they may not start the PSAT late.
This is the first time that most of our students will be taking a college entrance type exam. While these scores will not be sent to any colleges or used to determine any scholarships, it is a good first look at how students will score. Students will be able to see their scores on-line in December. During 10th grade academic conferences in the spring, we will review the exam scores and discuss college requirements. The 11th grade PSAT is the exam that determines the National Merit Scholar program.
9th grade students will be taking the CogAT. This Cognitive Abilities Test measures both general and specific cognitive abilities. The general reasoning abilities measured by the test show the cognitive process and strategies that help a student learn new tasks or solve problems. The CogAT measures students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal. The results ensure that teachers receive a balanced view of each child and assist in adjusting the instruction to better meet the students’ learning needs.
2020 AP Testing
Homecoming
Jasper Fees Payable Through Parent Portal This Week
Did you know that you can pay fees through Parent Portal? If your student participates in any of these activities, please check to see if you need to pay any fees through your Parent Portal account (screenshot below).
ASL - T-shirts
Band – Instrument User fees
French Club – Membership dues
HOSA – State/National Registration fees
HOSA – T-shirts
Mock Trial – Participation fee
Orchestra – Instrument User fees
Speech & Debate – Participation fees
PISD Substance Abuse Prevention - Did You Know. . .
One of the most concerning issues with vapes, e-cigarettes, etc., is that it is virtually impossible to visually recognize what is or isn’t inside of the vaping device. Most e-juices look similar (brown, tan, reddish oily consistency) and smell very sweet. The reality is most of these devices are obtained on the black market or online, virtually eliminating the ability to definitively identify the contents of any single vaping device and/or pod.
As adults, our first steps include sharing knowledge of this growing issue, keeping a close eye out at home and at school for these devices and sweet smells, staying up-to-date on available research and resources, and talking with our child(ren). Please look at the image below of the most recently developed vaping device:
Just A Little Guidance for Success
Each month the Jasper Counseling Department will provide helpful and informative tips for student success. This month, commit to using an agenda to organize your work and obligations. Click on the image below for a PDF version of this handout.
"I'm Present" Parenting Session
Plano ISD Partners with Southern Methodist University to Provide Family Counseling and Conflict Resolution
Building Access for Students
The school day is from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. We will open our doors for students at 8:00 am. We will have staff members on duty starting at this time to ensure student and campus safety. Students who arrive at this time will be able to sit and wait in the cafeteria. We will dismiss students to their first period class at 8:45 am. If a student needs to arrive to campus prior to 8:00 am, they may wait on the benches along the carpool lane. Students who arrive early for sports or clubs will be given guidance by their coach, director, or sponsor.
All students need to exit the building no later than 4:45 pm unless under the supervision of a staff member.
Student ID Badges
Per PISD policy, all students in grades 9-12 will be required to wear school identification (ID) cards while on school grounds, at after-school activities, and while aboard District school buses. Student IDs and lanyards will be distributed the week of school picture day. It is the expectation that ID cards are visible and worn around the neck on a lanyard. Consequences will be given for not wearing a student ID in the prescribed manner. Lost or damaged student ID cards will be replaced for a fee of $10. We appreciate your support and understanding as we continue to implement this safety & security initiative!
Drop-Off Table, Deliveries, and Federal Food Guidelines
We would like to make everyone aware that the drop-off table located at the Jasper front doors is an unsupervised area. Jasper's staff does not have the capacity to supervise the table or monitor items that become missing. We strongly suggest parents that want to bring food to their students wait and hand deliver the food to their student. If not, there are other options the student can utilize like bringing their lunch or purchasing a lunch from our school cafeteria.
In order to avoid disrupting classes, flowers, balloons, food, and gifts cannot be accepted during the school day (this includes UberEats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.). All vendors will be turned away. No vendor should attempt to drop food off in the south student entry way. In addition, these items cannot be carried with the students to class. Personal messages are not delivered to students during the instructional day.
Per Federal Nutritional Guidelines, food that is brought to school cannot be shared with other students. Parents cannot bring extra drinks and food for anyone other than their student. This applies even on birthdays and special occasions.
Student Insurance
Student insurance is available for purchase through Markel Insurance Company. Parents may enroll students in the voluntary student accident insurance using the online enrollment process. Markel has dedicated a secure enrollment website at http://markel.sevencorners.com. Please see the documents below for additional details.
Join PTSA Today
Why join PTA? Since we don’t hold traditional fundraisers at Jasper, our membership dollars are key to supporting all the wonderful activities and services offered each year. Membership dollars help fund classroom educational supplies wish list items, student programs, teacher conference registrations, parent education programs, teacher appreciation luncheons, and special amenities throughout the building. This year, we would like to see 100% parent participation in membership. This may be a lofty goal, but everyone can benefit from being a PTA member. . Sign up at www.jasperptsa.org.
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PTSA General Meeting and Drug Awareness Presentation October 16th at 6:00 pm
PTSA National Reflections Program
Jasper PTSA is proud to once again sponsor National PTA Reflections program. Through the program, students create and submit original works of art in the medium of their choice— dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts — reflecting on theme “Look Within”. There also is a special artist division option for students with disabilities to ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in the program. Students who participate will have the chance to showcase their arts during Jasper PTSA General Meeting on January 22, 2019.
The participating student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Jasper PTSA in order to participate; please go to jasperptsa.org to join PTA today if you haven't already done so. Please contact Carrie Flores at membership@jasperptsa.org for questions about membership ONLY.
The deadline for all Reflections projects is October 25, 2019. Please drop off your entry at the Attendance Office.
For the Reflections Entry Form click here.
For more information about the program, visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections.
For More Information Contact: Angie Ng at reflections@jasperptsa.org
Jasper Platinum Paw - Donor Lunch
We are thankful to all our donors who donated to the Jasper PTSA. Families that donate $100 or more will become a Jasper Platinum Paw Donor and have lunch with our principal, Mrs. Billie Jean Lee. Act fast! This is a great opportunity to get to know your son or daughter’s principal, meet other families, and support your PTSA.
You can join PTSA and make a donation by clicking here.
Annual Jagfest - November 8th
Friday 11/8 during Block Lunch for Students and Staff
Sponsored by Jasper HS PTSA
Food, DJ and Fun!
Students can enjoy food and treats from some of their favorite places -
Panda Express
Chick-fil-A
Dillas
Steel City Pops
FANS
Price list for these vendors: 1 ticket = 1 dollar
(7-10 Tickets will get you a meal, drink and dessert, in most cases)
Also joining us this Fall - In-n-Out!
You must pre-purchase a special ticket for In-n-Out! Tickets limited!
In-n-Out - $7 (include burger, chips & drinks)
Tickets on sale beginning Monday 10/21 during Block lunch
Spirit Wear and Pre-Ordered Items
Our next Market Day for Spirit Wear will be on Wednesday, October 30th, during Block Lunch. You can buy or pick up your pre ordered spirit wear on this date.
Ordered/prepaid spirit wear and planners can be picked up during Block Lunch in the Student Center. For questions or concerns please contact Margit Mollhoff (margitm@earthlink.net).
Senior Student Scholarships
Each year Jasper PTSA announces two $1000 senior student scholarships. Students are required to be PTSA members for both 8th and 10th grade.
Spirit Night at Mi Cocina
Blue Nation Shirts Available for Purchase!
Attention Blue Nation!
This is your chance to represent the BLUE NATION and own an official 2019 Blue Nation T-shirt! Each year, the Wolf Den PTSA provides the official Blue Nation t-shirt to all 2600+ students and 250 staff members at Plano West Sr. High School free of charge in an effort to promote our "Blue Nation" community. This year, the Wolf Den PTSA is excited to offer the official 2019 Blue Nation T-shirt for purchase to all our Plano West feeder schools! A portion of the sale of each 2019 Blue Nation t-shirt will be donated directly back to your feeder school PTA as designated when ordering your shirt. Blue Nation shirts are $10 each (tax included) and $2 of every shirt purchased will be donated back to the PTA of your choice. Our hope is to increase our Blue Nation visibility, promote a sense of community among all the Plano West feeder school families & staff, as well as supporting our feeder school PTA programs and campuses because together we are all part of the BLUE NATION!
To order your 2019 Blue Nation shirt, click here or visit our website at www.wolfdenptsa.org. For questions, please contact president@wolfdenptsa.org or programs@wolfdenptsa.org. Go Wolfpack!
Royales Fundraiser
PWSH Baseball Boosters Golf Classic
Plano West Band Boosters - Snowflake Bazaar
Check out Snowflake Holiday Bazaar on Facebook to discover the awesome vendors that will be there! https://www.facebook.com/snowflakeholidaybazaar/
PWSH Swim and Dive Schedule
PWSH Hockey Club
Varsity
Thursday, October 17th - 8:00 pm - vs. Richardson/Rockwall at Starcenter Plano
Thursday, October 24th - 6:30 pm - vs. Prosper at Starcenter Farmer’s Branch
JV
Sunday, October 20th - 6:15 pm - vs. Allen at Starcenter Plano
Sunday, October 27th - 5:00 pm - vs. Flower Mound/Marcus Black at Starcenter Plano
Jasper High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/jasper
Location: 6800 Archgate Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-7400
Twitter: @jasperjaguars